FLT Counterbalance Driver

The Thrive Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in Wrexham is looking for certified FLT drivers. The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance while operating forklift trucks. Candidates must have a valid FLT certificate and demonstrate physical capability. The position offers a rate of £12.60 per hour with a two-shift rotation from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid FLT certificate from an approved training course.
• Ability to operate FLT safely and follow health and safety protocols.
• Maintain focus and alertness while operating the FLT.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety needs are met on site.
• Perform operational start-up checks on FLT daily.
• Report any safety issues or near misses to supervision.

Skills

FLT certification

Health and safety compliance

Attention to detail

Physical capability

Job description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Wrexham area for FLT drivers.

Job Accountability

Two shift rotation Monday to Friday 06:00‑14:00 then 14:00 to 22:00 following week.

Meet all health and safety needs of business.

All FLT drivers shall be certificated by a recognised ITSSAR/RTITB approved training course and be in possession of a valid Certificate.

Before commencing any FLT work each driver shall complete a check sheet to verify that the FLT is in a sound and usable condition. This sheet must be retained for reference.

Any damage found to the FLT shall be noted on the check sheet and reported by the driver to the supervisor to organise repair. The FLT driver must not use the truck until authorised to do so.

FLT drivers must not operate any FLT if their physical ability is impaired through injury or ill health or when taking medication which may impair their judgement. If in doubt, seek clarification from the Plant Manager.

FLT drivers must always wear the seat or kidney belt when operating the FLT. In the unlikely event of a truck rolling the driver should remain in the cab keeping both hands on the wheel until stationary.

Mobile phones should not be used when operating the truck. Drivers need to remain focused and alert to yard vehicle movements at all times when operating the FLT.

Practice good health and safety actions at all times.

Follow all Safe Systems of Work and complete all written, quality checks as required.

Identify near miss or hazards in workplace and pass on to supervision.

Maintain good housekeeping standard at all times.

Complete any near miss occurrences on NCR paperwork as required.

Challenging unsafe or hazardous behaviour at all times.

Report all H&S issues at once to supervision.

Wear required PPE in areas designated at all times.

Key Tasks

Working with supervision to ensure all health and safety needs are met in particular:

• FLT drivers must always wear the seat or kidney belt when operating the FLT.
• When approaching a corner or area of restricted visibility the driver should reduce speed and sound the horn.
• Wearing mandatory PPE at all times.
• All vehicles will be loaded in accordance with the transporter policy and risk assessment for the type of vehicle.
• FLT drivers must ensure that the FLT is parked in a suitable area where it will not cause an obstruction.
• The FLT driver must ensure that the vehicle is switched off, left in neutral with the parking brake applied and the ignition key removed.
• The FLT must be left with the forks resting on the floor at all times.
• Ensure all operational start up checks are completed and recorded daily.
• Rate of pay £12.60 per hour.